Startle
vSynonymAntonymSSC PYQ × 4/stˈɑrtəl/ · स्टार्टल
Meaning
To cause to feel a shock or alarm
To surprise someone suddenly in a way that slightly shocks or frightens them
हिंदी अर्थ
चौंका देना
Example sentences
A sudden question startles more than a hard one.
He was startled and then he was ready.
Daily use: Achanak sawal se startle ho gaya.
Word forms
Startle vStartled adjStartling adjStartlingly adv
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Memory trick · Prashant Sir
Star + tle: गाँव का एक मेहनती लड़का अचानक star बन गया और सब चौंक गए, यही startle है। Startle यानी अचानक चौंका देना।
Split it as 'star' + 'tle': a hard-working village boy suddenly becomes a star, and everyone is startled. To startle is to give a sudden shock or surprise.
Exam note
Synonym में surprise, alarm, amaze, astound, stun; antonym soothe, calm, reassure, appease।
Surprise, alarm, amaze, astound and stun are its synonyms; soothe, calm, reassure and appease are its antonyms.